Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand

Coastal Dune Ecosystem Reference Database

Report of the Expert Working Group on Managed Retreat: A Proposed System for Te Hekenga Rauora/Planned Relocation.

Author
Expert Working Group on Managed Retreat
Year
2023
Journal / Source
Wellington: Expert Working Group on Managed Retreat
Pages
292 pp
Summary
Climate change presents a significant – and unprecedented – challenge for Aotearoa New Zealand. Rising temperatures are causing sea levels to rise and increasing the incidence and severity of extreme weather events, such as flooding, landslips and wildfire. These changes pose threats to the safety and well-being of communities around the country, as well as to infrastructure and sites of cultural significance. Aotearoa New Zealand must begin adapting to these risks.